International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 15, Issue 2

Green Silver Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review of Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications 

Ashwini M Bhurre1, Pratibha Dawaande2, Anita Wanjari3

1Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, deemed to be University, Sawangi (M), Wardha, 442001, India

2Datta Meghe Medical College, DMIHER (DU) Wanadongari, Hingna, Nagpur, 441110, India

3Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, DMIHER (DU), Salod(H), Wardha, 442001, India 

Received: 24th Feb, 2025; Revised: 14th Apr, 2025; Accepted: 14th May, 2025; Available Online: 25th Jun, 2025 

ABSTRACT

An eco-friendly substitute for traditional methods is herbal green synthesis, which produces silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from plant extracts. The methods used to characterize the nanoparticles are examined in this review, including FTIR, TEM, XRD, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The study emphasizes how herbal green AgNPs can be used for antibacterial, anticancer, and environmental remediation purposes. Scalability, uniformity, and toxicity evaluations present difficulties nonetheless. Studies on plant sources and sophisticated characterization techniques ought to be the main areas of future investigation.

Keywords: green synthesis, plant extracts, silver nanoparticles, antimicrobial activity, characterization methods.

How to cite this article: Ashwini M Bhurre, Pratibha Dawaande, Anita Wanjari. Green Silver Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review of Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. 2025;15(2):849-54. doi:10.25258/ijddt.15.2.61

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